Inspirational Quotes

Here are some inspirational quotes by some inspirational people. It can help to read them aloud to yourself like a mantra or write them somewhere you can see everyday to keep you motivated.

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
~Louisa May Alcott

Imagination is more important than knowledge.
~Albert Einstein

He who has imagination without learning, has wings and no feet.
~Joseph Joubert

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
~Henry David Thoreau

Inspirational People: J K Rowling

Photograph by Daniel Ogren-[source]

J. K Rowling was just an ordinary woman trying to make a living when one day a train ride changed her life:
All of a sudden the idea for Harry just appeared in my mind's eye. I can't tell you why or what triggered it. But I saw the idea of Harry and the wizard school very plainly. I suddenly had this basic idea of a boy who didn't know who he was, who didn't know he was a wizard until he got his invitation to wizard school. I have never been so excited by an idea.

Creative Project Ideas

Here I have compiled a list of creative project ideas for rainy days. They can be done just for fun or to help you build your portfolio.

On Waiting for Inspiration

If you're a writer (or any other kind of creative artist) you will understand the importance of inspiration. Without being inspired it is difficult to write or make something that isn't completely drab and awful. But there are times when we can't wait for inspiration to strike, like when we have a deadline to meet or we have to meet our word goal for NaNoWriMo. The truth is, if you sit around waiting for your muse to appear, it will probably never happen. It's like the 'tomorrow never comes' saying. If you keep putting off your work until you have the creative urge it will just never get done.

Writer's Block Resources

Stuck in a rut with your novel writing? These randomizers and articles will help to pull you out. Also check out my article on Tips for Beating Writer's Block.

Autumnal Art & Craft Ideas

Now that the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us, you may be feeling a bit down. The summer sun has vanished, to be replaced by torrential rain and chilly winds. The trees and plants that were recently blossoming and blooming are starting to look brown, bare and shrivelled and your shorts, flipflops and bikinis have been confined to the back of the wardrobe. Oh and your stuck in work or school again too! Now it's just downhill from here until next spring isn't it?

Not at all! Although you may have found summer fun and inspiring, there's so reason why autumn cannot be the same. Although autumn may make you think of things decaying and coming to the end, really it is all part of a cycle of death and rebirth and there's so many good things about it-cosy evenings in by the fireside, fireworks, bonfires, dressing up for Halloween, carving pumpkins, candy, rich warm foods, the sound of leaves crunching underfoot.

Tips for Beating Writer's Block

We've all been there: you find yourself staring at a blank page or screen trying to come up with ideas for your latest project, getting more and more frustrated because nothing good enough is spring to mind.

Writer's block can come on because of stress, outside distractions or a fear of failure, but sometimes it strikes for no obvious reason and always seems to be at the worst possible time.

Below I'm sharing some of my tips for getting your creative juices flowing again.

Beach Art Ideas

This month I've been thinking about the ways the beach can inspire us. It can be a great place to go to clear your mind as you listen to the sound of the waves, and the beautiful scenery can give you ideas for art projects. As well as that, the beach is full of natural resources that you can use in your art.

Keep reading to discover some fun ideas for beach art projects and to see my digital artwork inspired by the beach.